Will Investigate German Prisons for Treatment of POWs
The state department has begun an inquiry into reports of ill treatment of American prisoners in German camps. If findings support the charges, a protest will go through Spain, with potential retaliation. The probe will also cover whether Americans in Germany receive Red Cross parcels as entitled.
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Red Cross
Liberty Loan pledges reach new peak amid oversubscriptions
Reports from Washington indicate the nation will post its largest Liberty Loan pledges this week as districts race to meet and exceed goals. Total subscriptions climb to 1.66 billion dollars, about 55 percent of the 3 billion target, with Dallas reporting a holiday. Districts like St Louis and Minneapolis claim oversubscription, and officials expect the total to near 2.5 billion by week end.
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Regular Army Officers to Lead In-country Units
Washington April 22 Secretary Baker approved a plan by top army officials that while national army units remain in the United States the regiment and division commanders and ammunition train leaders shall be drawn from the regular army. When divisions deploy abroad General Pershing will exercise wide powers over commissioned personnel.
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Tar and feathering of Major Birkner at New Mexico prison
In Santa Fe on April 20, Major John M. Birkner of Camp Cody was tarred and feathered and paraded by about 400 convicts at the state penitentiary. He is a federal prisoner charged with espionage and accused of disloyal remarks. Assistant Superintendent Dugan rescued him as inmates led him with a rope around his neck.
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Frisco Courtroom Scene of Shooting Two Hindus
In San Francisco Ram Sing, a Hindu, shot and killed Ram Chandra editor of the Hindu newspaper Ghadi and was killed by a bullet from U S Marshal James B Holohan. In a federal courtroom trial of 32 people charged with conspiring to foment revolution against British rule in India most defendants were found guilty.
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India
Ram Singh
Still No Compromise On Senator Overman's Bill
Washington reports the Senate remains divided over Overman's war agency reorganization bill. President Wilson declares "No compromise" while supporters back the measure and opponents seek exemptions for the Interstate Commerce Commission and other bureaus.
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Minneapolis Grain Market Report Highlights Wheat and Corn Prices
Wheat receipts 103 cars vs 219 year ago. No 3 yellow corn 1.52 to 1.62. Oats No 3 white 87 to 88 cents. Flax 4.08 to 4.10. Flour unchanged. Shipments 49,083 barrels. Rye 2.54 to 2.56. Barley 1.42 to 1.82. Bran 33.14.
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Chicago Grain prices on April 24 report
Chicago grain prices list corn at No 2 yellow 175 No 3 yellow 160 to 165 No 4 yellow 148 to 160 Oats No 3 white 884 to 89 standard 8814 to 89c Rye No 2 250 Barley 140 to 180 Timothy 5 to 8 Clover 18 to 20
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Livestock Market Report From St Paul Apr 24
Hogs receipts 5100 held steady pricing range dollars 16 80 to 17 per hundredweight bulk 16 90 to 16 95. Cattle receipts 4100 killers steady steer prices 7 50 to 17 cows and heifers 8 to 13 veal calves 6 12 75. Stockers and feeders slow and steady 6 50 to 11. Sheep receipts 750 market steady lambs 8 20 wethers 7 16 ewes 5 16.
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Market Summary From Omaha Livestock Auction
Hogs receipts 165 060 market 10 to 15c lower heavy 16.80 16.90 mixed 16.65 16.90 light 16.70 17.25 pigs 12 15 bulk 16.65 16.90 Cattle receipts 9 600 market 106 to 15c lower native steers 13 17 cows and heifers 8 13.50 western steers 10 14.50 stockers and feeders 8 12.50 calves 10 13 bulls stags etc 9 13 Sheep receipts 4 500 market steady yearlings 15 17.50 wethers 14 17 ewes 12.05 16.50 lambs 10 21.65
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Chicago Livestock Market Report April 24
Hogs receipts 21 000 market weak withbulk 17.17.60 light 17.10 17.70 mixed 16.80 17.65 heavy 16 17.30 rough 16 16.50 pigs 13.25 17.25 Cattle receipts 16 000 market weak native steers 10.50 17.40 stockers 8.30 12.40 cows and heifers 7 13.90 calves 8.50 14. Sheep receipts 18 000 market steady sheep 13 17.80 lambs 16.50 22.
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Advocates Simplicity for Graduates
Washington April 24 A national appeal asks graduates to hold simple 1918 ceremonies and invest funds otherwise spent on gowns invitations and dinners in war savings stamps Dr P P Claxton notes potential savings of millions for patriotic uses and urges institutions to follow through with the plan.
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Montana Bans German Language in Pulpit
Helena April 23. The state council of defense orders use of German in public and private schools and pulpits to stop. Preachers must use English or be silent. German books must be removed from libraries. John G. Brown named special prosecutor to enforce the orders. All able bodied men urged to work at least five days weekly. Punishments warned for disobedience.
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President Wilson Opposes Sedition Bill in Courts Martial
President Wilson opposes the Chamberlain bill seeking to try sedition violations by courts martial. In a letter to Senator Overman he calls the measure unconstitutional and says it would place the United States on a level with its enemies. He contends the bill conflicts with the espionage laws.
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United States
American Demonstrates New Dirigible Balloon
Washington April 20 demonstar ncs of a 16 foot model dirigible of the Zeppelin type swung on wires presented to the senate military committee by Alfred Herbert of Montclaire. He claimed the craft would be more mobile and could alight on water and could be built ten thousand feet in length with machine guns.
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